FAQ

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noun

ˈfak How to pronounce FAQ (audio)
ˌef-ˌā-ˈkyü
: a document (as on a website) that provides answers to a list of typical questions that users might ask regarding a particular subject
check the FAQ
also : a question included in such a document
a list of FAQs

FAQ

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abbreviation

fair average quality

Examples of FAQ in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
That’s according to an 18-item FAQ the Department of Industrial Relations published in March as California businesses prepare for the fast food minimum wage to kick in on Monday. Calmatters, Orange County Register, 29 Mar. 2024 Scroll down a little further, and the FAQ section offers 65-to-90 percent reliability. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Mar. 2024 Then OpenAI quietly tossed ice-cold water on the idea with an FAQ to answer whether AI detectors work. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2024 That city has an FAQ section that asks if the city will reimburse residents for vehicle damage from city streets. Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2024 According to the Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant’s FAQ page, funds can be used to implement, expand, or enhance learning supports, including: Tutoring. Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

frequently asked questions

First Known Use

Noun

1987, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of FAQ was in 1987

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“FAQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FAQ. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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